A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?    Location: Denton  Southwire Job Description Mechanical Engineer I Job Summary/Objective:  The mechanical engineer will take a project from the conceptual stage through completion, factoring in budgetary and operational considerations.  Performs initial and ongoing design reviews.  Identifies process deficiencies and develops solutions to improve.  Works with Sales and Operations to develop new prototypes; heavily involved in the quoting process of potential orders/inquiries.  Essential Job Functions:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Provide cost and lead time estimates as well as technical information for customers in the form of quotes and project proposals.  Translate the design information into manufacturing information in the form of routings via ERP, models and drawings via SolidWorks, and various niche software applications.  Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.  Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.  Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications, and necessity of modification.  Provide manufacturing support, from small changes to part design to various projects like leading the design of automated process equipment.  Technical interface with maintenance and employees.  Support the Engineering Department’s efforts to continuously improve processes. Physical Demands:   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Required Education and Experience :  Bachelor of Science in Engineering, mechanical preferred.  Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.   Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks, 2D & 3D Design. Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.  SAP experience is preferred.  Project Management experience Handling proposals; performing quotes and pricing.  Must have excellent verbal and written skills along with exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.    Competencies :  Technical Capacity.  Problem Solving/Analysis  Communication  Collaboration/Teamwork    Benefits We Offer: 401k with Matching Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)  Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays  Long & Short-Term Disability  Supplemental Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program  Employee Referral Program  Tuition Reimbursement Programs  Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities   Parental Leave & More  Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.